Millets to be included in distribution of ration in the state: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that grains such as jowar, millet, and ragi, produced locally, should be included in the state’s ration distribution. He suggested sourcing these grains from local farmers and involving self-help groups in the process. Additionally, slips have been issued to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. A survey should be conducted to verify the eligibility of the recipients for the scheme. Dr. Yadav gave these instructions during a review meeting of the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Department. The meeting, held at the Mantralaya, was attended by Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Minister Shri Govind Singh Rajput, Chief Secretary Smt. Veera Rana, Additional Chief Secretary Shri Rajesh Rajoura, and other officials.

Gas Corporation should be formed at the state level

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the uniform of the staff of the Weights and Measures Department should be decided. The proposal should be submitted based on the existing arrangements in this regard in other states like Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, etc. He expressed the need to form a gas corporation at the state level for the activities related to providing cooking gas through the pipeline.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that there is potential for gas use in the industrial sector, so an action plan should be developed to ensure its supply. He suggested studying the systems implemented in other states for reference. He also emphasized the need for a policy to encourage pulse production in the state. To conserve groundwater and save electricity, Dr. Yadav recommended discouraging the production of out-of-season paddy and moong. He proposed holding farmer conferences and discussions with agricultural experts to raise awareness among farmers about these issues.

Presentation on strengthening PDS and other schemes

In the meeting, presentation and discussion was held on the Food Security Act, distribution of fortified rice, sugar and salt, providing food grains at concessional rates to Scheduled Caste and Tribe students, One-Nation-One Ration Card, Pradhan Mantri Ration Aapke Gram Yojana, Chief Minister Yuva Annadoot Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, gas refill for women at Rs 450, status of Pradhan Mantri Janman Mission wheat procurement and strengthening the Targeted Public Distribution System. Principal Secretary Food and Civil Supplies Smt. Rashmi Arun Shami, Principal Secretary Finance Shri Manish Singh and other officers were present.